The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.
President of the Senate
State House
Annapolis, MD 21401

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, today I have vetoed Senate Bill 619 - Task Force on the Establishment of a Maryland Women Veterans Monument.

This bill establishes a Task Force on the Establishment of a Maryland Women Veterans Monument and provides for the composition and staffing of the Task Force, the duties of the Task Force and provides for the reimbursement for travel expenses. It also requires the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations on or before December 31, 2005 and provides for the termination of the Act.

House Bill 523, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate Bill 619.